JEE Main 2020 Paper

Date of Exam: January (Shift I)

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Subject: Physics

1. Three identical solid spheres each have mass ‘m’ and diameter ‘d’ are touching each as
shown in the figure. Calculate ratio of moment of inertia about the axis perpendicular to
plane of paper and passing through point P and B as shown in the figure. Given P is
centroid of the triangle

a. b.
c. d.
Solution: (a)
Moment of Inertia of solid sphere = ( )
√
Distance of centroid ( from centre of sphere =( )
√
By Parallel axis theorem,
Moment of Inertia about [ ( ) ( ) ]
√

Moment of Inertia about [ ( ) ( ] ( )

Now ratio =

2. A sold sphere having a radius and uniform charge density has a radius R/2 as
shown in the figure. Find the ratio of the magnitude of electric field at point A and B

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 a. b.
c. d.
Solution: (c)
For solid sphere,
Field inside sphere, E = & Field outside sphere, E = where, r is distance from
centre and R is radius of sphere
Electric field at A due to sphere of radius R (sphere 1) is zero and therefore, net electric
field will be because of sphere of radius (sphere 2) having charge density (
= (

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Similarly, Electric field at point

= Electric Field Due to solid sphere of radius

= Electric Field Due to solid sphere of radius which having charge density (

( )

( )
= =
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3. Consider an infinitely long current carrying cylindrical straight wire having radius 'a'.
Then the ratio of magnetic field at distance a/3 and 2a from axis of wire is.
a. 3/5 b. 2/3
c. 1/2 d. 4/3
Solution: (b)

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 =
(
(

4. Particle moves from point to point along the line shown in figure under the action
of force. ̅ ̂ ̂ Determine the work done on the particle by ̅ in moving
the particle from point A to point B

a. 1 J b. 1/2 J
c. 2 J d. 3 J

Solution: (a)
⃗=( ̂ ̂
( ̂ ̂ ( ̂ ̂

∫ ∫

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5. For the given -V graph for an ideal gas, chose the correct -T graph. Process is
adiabatic.

b.
a.

c. d.

Solution: (a)
For process A B; Volume is constant;
For process , = Constant & , Therefore = Constant ;
Therefore as V increases increases.
For process ; pressure is constant , Therefore
From above, correct answer is option 1.

6. Given, Electric field at point P, ⃗ ̂– ̂ ̂ and ̂ ̂ ̂ ̂ . Find

vector parallel to electric field at position ⃗ . [Note that ⃗ ⃗ ]
a. ̂ ̂ ̂ b. ̂ ̂ ̂
c. ̂ ̂ – ̂ d. ̂ ̂ ̂

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 Solution: (a)
Since, we have to find vector parallel to electric field at position ⃗
We have to find ⃗ ⃗
Since already in question, ⃗ ⃗ is given we need to find E such that
⃗⃗ (⃗
where is a arbitrary positive constant
On putting , = -1 , we get, ⃗⃗ = ̂ ̂ ̂

7. A particle of mass is revolving around a planet in a circular orbit of radius . At the

→
instant the particle has velocity ⃗⃗ , another particle of mass moving at velocity of in
same direction collides perfectly in-elastically with the first particle. The new path of
the combined body will take is
a. Elliptical b. Circular
c. Straight Line d. Spiral
Solution: (a)
By conservation of linear momentum
+ =( )

Escape velocity will be at √ and at velocity less than escape velocity path will be
elleptical or part of ellipse except for velocity V where path will be circular.
Hence the resultant mass will go on to an elliptical path

8. Two particles of same mass moving with velocities ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ̂ and and ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ̂+ ̂
collide in – elastically. Find the loss in kinetic energy.
a. b.

c. d.
Solution: (a)
Conserving linear momentum
̂ ( ̂ + ̂) = ( ̂ ̂)
By equating ̂ and ̂
and

Initial K.E = + ( =
√
√
Final K.E = ( =

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 Change in KE =
- =

9. Three waves of same intensity ( having initial phases 0, respectively

interfere at a point. Find the resultant intensity.
a. b.
c. d.
Solution: (a)

Amplitudes can be vectorially added

(√ )
Since, I
Therefore, (√ ) = 5.8

10. An ideal liquid (water) flowing through a tube of non-uniform cross section area at A
and B are 40 cm2 and 20 cm2 respectively. If pressure difference between A & B is 700
N/m2 then volume flow rate is

a. 2732 cm3 /s b. 2142 cm3/s

c. 1832 cm3/s d. 3218 cm3/s
Solution: (a)

Using equation of continuity

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 × rea = × rea

Using ernoulli’s equation

( )

( (
√ √ √ m s

Volume flow rate = × rea 20 × 100 √ cm3/s = 2732 cm3/s

11. A screw gauge advances by 3mm in 6 rotations. There are 50 divisions on circular scale.
Find least count of screw gauge?

a. 0.002 cm b. 0.001 cm
c. 0.01 cm d. 0.02 cm
Solution: (b)

Pitch = = 0.5 mm

mm
Least count mm mm cm

12. A telescope of aperture diameter 5m is used to observe the moon from the earth.
Distance between the moon and earth is 4 × 105 m etermine the minimum distance
et een t o points on the moon s sur ace hich can e resolved using this telescope
( ave length o light is

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 a. 60 m b. 20 m
c. 600 m d. 200 m
Solution: (a)

Minimum angle for clear resolution,

d
a

13. Photons of wavelength falls on a metal surface. If ejected electrons with

maximum K.E moves in magnetic field of T in circular orbit of radius m,
then work function of metal surface is
a. 1.8 eV b. 0.8 eV
c. 1.1 eV d. 1.4 eV
Solution: (c)
From photoelectric equation,
hc

Where, hc e

e (

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 Radius of charged particle moving in a magnetic field is given by
r where, mv e

√ e m m
m
r √
e e

So, e
Substituting in (1),

i.e. e
14. Kinetic energy of the particle is and it's De–Broglie wavelength is . On increasing it's
K.E by , it's new De–Broglie wavelength becomes . Then is
a. 3E b. E
c. 2E d. 4E

Solution: (a)

√ (

√
⁄

15. The dimensional formula of √ is

a. b.
c. d.
Solution: (b)

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 Therefore,

[√ ]

16. Two immiscible liquids of refractive index √ and √ are filled with equal height in a
vessel. Then apparent depth of bottom surface of the container given that outside
medium is air
√
a. b.
c. d.
√
Solution: (a)

Apparent height as seen from liquid 1 (having refractive index √ ) to liquid 2

(refractive index √ )
D= =

Now, Actual height perceived from air, h + =

Therefore, apparent depth of bottom surface of the container (apparent depth as seen
from air (having refractive index to liquid 1(having refractive index √ )
=
√
=
√ √

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17. Find the current in the wire BC

a. 1.6 A b. 2 A
c. 2.4 A d. 3 A

Solution: (b)
Since resistance and are in parallel

Similarly we can find equivalent resistance ( ) for resistances and

And and are in series

So total current flowing in the circuit ‘ ’ can be given as

Current will distribute in ratio opposite to resistance.

So, distribution will be as

So current in the branch BC will be

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18. Two electromagnetic waves are moving in free space in x and y direction respectively
whose electric field vectors are given by ⃗⃗ ̂ cos( and ⃗⃗ ̂ cos(
. A charge q is moving with velocity ⃗ ̂. Find the net Lorentz force on this
charge at t = 0 and when it is at origin.
a. ( ̂ ̂ ̂ b. ( ̂ ̂ ̂
c. ( ̂ ̂ ̂ d. ( ̂ ̂ ̂

Solution: (b)
Given that the magnetic field vectors are:
⃗⃗ ̂ cos(
⃗⃗ ̂ cos(
So the magnetic field vectors of the electromagnetic wave are given by
⃗⃗ ̂ cos(

⃗⃗ ̂ cos(
Then force is
⃗ ⃗⃗ (⃗ ⃗⃗
( ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗ ) (⃗ ( ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗
Now if we put the values of ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗ ⃗⃗ we can get the net Lorentz force as
⃗ ⃗⃗ ( ⃗ ⃗⃗
Putting values and solving we get
⃗ cos( ̂ cos( ̂ cos( ̂ (cos
̂
⃗ cos( ̂ cos( ̂ (cos ̂
Now at and we get
⃗ ( ̂ ̂ ̂

19. Two ideal di-atomic gases A and B. A is rigid, B has an extra degree of freedom due to
vibration. Mass of A is m and mass of B is . The ratio of molar specific heat of A to B at
constant volume is
a. 7/9 b. 5/9
c. 5/11 d. 5/7

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 Solution: (d)
We know that,
Molar heat capacity at constant volume, (Where f is degree of freedom)
Since, A is diatomic and rigid, degree of freedom for A is 5
Therefore, Molar heat capacity of A at constant volume(
Since, B is diatomic and have extra degree of freedom because of vibration, degree of
freedom for B is 5 + 2 (1 vibration for each atom).
Therefore, Molar heat capacity of B at constant volume(
(
Ratio of molar specific heat of A and B (

20. In the given circuit both diodes are ideal having zero forward resistance and built-in
potential of 0.7 V. Find the potential of point E in volts

Solution: (12)
By applying Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law in the loop ACBFA

21. A particle having mass m and charge q is moving in a region as shown in figure. This
region contains a uniform magnetic field directed into the plane of the figure, and a
uniform electric field directed along positive axis. Which of the following statements
are correct for moving charge as shown in figure?

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A. Magnitude of electric field ⃗⃗ ( )

B. Rate of change of work done at a point is ( )

C. Rate of change of work done by both fields at point is zero
D. Change in angular momentum about the origin is

a. A, B and C are correct

b. A, B, C and D are correct
c. A and B are correct
d. B, C and D are correct

Solution: (a)

Considering statement A
By Work-Energy theorem
(

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 So statement A is correct
Now considering statement B
Rate of change of work done at A Power of electric force

So statement B is correct
Coming to statement C
At B,
⃗⃗ ⃗
So, for both forces
Coming to statement .
Change in angular momentum about the origin is
⃗⃗ ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ( (
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ ( (

22. If reversible voltage of 200 V is applied across an inductor, current in it reduces from
0.25A to 0A in 0.025ms. Find inductance of inductor (in mH).
Solution: (20)

By using KVL,

V L =0

23. A wire of length l = 3 m and area of cross section 10–2cm2 and breaking stress 4.8×108
N/m2 is attached with block of mass 10 kg. Find the maximum possible value of angular
velocity ( ) with which block can be moved in circle with string fixed at one end.

Solution: (4)

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 Breaking stress

–
= = 16

24. Position of a particle as a function of time is given as x2 = at2 + 2bt + c, where a, b, c

are constants. Acceleration of particle varies with x–n then value of n is

Solution: (3)

Let, be velocity, be the acceleration then,

_______(1)

Now, differentiating equation (1),

( )

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 ( (

25. A rod of length 1 m is released from rest as shown in the figure below.

If of rod is √ at the moment it hits the ground, then find n

Solution: (15)

: By using conservation of energy,

l l
sin

On solving

Therefore, n = 15

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